Best fights of Kayla Harrison
Over 7 years as a professional, Kayla Harrison has compiled a 19-1 (14) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Kayla Harrison submits Julianna Peña
On June 7, 2025 Kayla Harrison fought Julianna Peña for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Harrison was 34 years old with a record of 18-1, and Peña was 35 with a record of 12-5. Harrison was on a 3-fight winning streak and Peña was coming off a win. Harrison submitted Julianna Peña via kimura in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Kayla Harrison defeats Ketlen Vieira
On October 5, 2024 Kayla Harrison faced Ketlen Vieira in a bantamweight bout. Harrison was 34 years old with a record of 17-1, and Vieira was 33 with a record of 14-3. Harrison was on a 2-fight winning streak and Vieira was coming off a win. Harrison won via unanimous decision.
3. Kayla Harrison defeats Aspen Ladd
On November 24, 2023 Kayla Harrison faced Aspen Ladd in a bantamweight bout. Harrison was 33 years old with a record of 15-1, and Ladd was 28 with a record of 11-4. Harrison was coming off a loss, while Ladd was coming off a win. Harrison won via unanimous decision.
4. Kayla Harrison defeats Marina Mokhnatkina
On May 6, 2022 Kayla Harrison faced Marina Mokhnatkina in a lightweight bout. Harrison was 31 years old with a record of 12-0, and Mokhnatkina was 33 with a record of 6-2. Harrison was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Mokhnatkina was on a 2-fight winning streak. Harrison won via unanimous decision.
5. Kayla Harrison defeats Larissa Pacheco in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2019 Kayla Harrison fought Larissa Pacheco for the vacant 2019 PFL Women's Tournament lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Harrison was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Pacheco was 25 with a record of 13-3. Harrison was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Pacheco was on a 2-fight winning streak. Harrison won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Kayla Harrison submits Martina Jindrová
On August 20, 2022 Kayla Harrison faced Martina Jindrová in a lightweight bout. Harrison was 32 years old with a record of 14-0, and Jindrová was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harrison was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Harrison submitted Martina Jindrová via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Kayla Harrison defeats Larissa Pacheco
On May 9, 2019 Kayla Harrison faced Larissa Pacheco in a lightweight bout. Harrison was 28 years old with a record of 3-0, and Pacheco was 24 with a record of 11-2. Harrison was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Pacheco was coming off a win. Harrison won via unanimous decision.
8. Kayla Harrison KOs Mariana Morais
On May 6, 2021 Kayla Harrison faced Mariana Morais in a lightweight bout. Harrison was 30 years old with a record of 8-0, and Morais was 26 with a record of 16-10. Harrison was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Morais was on a 3-fight winning streak. Harrison stopped Mariana Morais via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Kayla Harrison submits Holly Holm
On April 13, 2024 Kayla Harrison faced Holly Holm in a bantamweight bout. Harrison was 33 years old with a record of 16-1, and Holm was 42 with a record of 15-6. Harrison was coming off a win. Harrison submitted Holly Holm via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Kayla Harrison submits Taylor Guardado
On October 27, 2021 Kayla Harrison fought Taylor Guardado for the vacant 2021 PFL Women's Tournament lightweight title. Harrison was 31 years old with a record of 11-0, and Guardado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harrison was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Harrison submitted Taylor Guardado via armbar in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.